Quarter 2 Class Work and Homework Assignments

In this quarter, between November 9 and January 9, you are expected to complete 12 HIGH QUALITY, SUPERB  projects within the framework your theme.  As with last quarter 6 will be done is class and 6 will be done at home.  Class work is due on F Days.  Homework is due on C Days!

Your theme can show evolution, maturity, and change as you progress through it.   However, do not, per se, change your theme once you begin or you will not correctly complete CONCENTRATION, this MOST IMPORTANT PART OF THE COURSE.  AP STUDIO wants to see how you take a thematic idea and develop it. This is the quarter in which we shall accomplish this goal.  It may be possible to add to this later if your theme can be used in subsequent studies in course but do not count on this. 

EXAMPLES OF CONCENTRATIONS*:

*quoted from:   apcentral.collegeboard.com

2-D DRAWING:

    1.  A series of expressive landscapes based upon personal experience of a particular place.

    2.  Abstraction developed from cells and other microscopic images.

    3.  A series of self-portraits and figure studies that emphasize exaggeration and distortion.

    4.  A personal for family history communicated through the content and style of still-life images.

    5.  A project that explores interior or exterior architectural space, emphasizing principles of perspective, structure, ambience created by light, etc.

    6.  A figurative project combining animal and human subjects-drawings, studies and completed works.

    7.  An interpretative study of literary characters in which mixed media, color, and form are explored.

    8.  The use of multiple images to create compositions that reflect psychological or narrative events.

2-D DESIGN:

    1.  Design and execution of a children's book.

    2.  Development of an identity package (logo, letterhead, signage and so on) for imaginary businesses.

    3.  Political cartoons using current events and images.

    4.  A series of works that begin with representational interpretations and evolve into abstraction.

    5.  An exploration of pattern and designs found in nature and/or culture.

    6.  A series of landscapes based  upon personal experience of a particular place in which color and composition are used to intensity artistic expression.

    7.  Abstractions developed from cells and other microscopic images.

    8.  Interpretive portraiture or figure studies that emphasize dramatic composition or abstraction.

    9.  A personal or family history communicated through symbols or imagery.

    10.  A series of fabric designs, apparel designs, or weavings used to express particular themes.

    11.  The use of multiple modules to create compositions that reflect psychological or narrative events.

3-D DESIGN

    1.   A series of 3-D works that begin with representational interpretations and evolve into abstraction.

    2.  A series of site-specific works that transform existing form or space.

    3.  Abstractions developed from natural or mechanical objects.

    4.  Interpretive portraiture or figure studies that emphasize expression and abstraction.

    5.  A personal or family history communicated through the content and style of narrative or poetic assemblage.

    6.  A series of architectural models for homes, public buildings, or monuments.

    7.  Assemblages that juxtapose the coarse and refined qualities of a material.

    8.  A ceramic project in which wheel-thrown and hand-built vessels demonstrate inventive thinking and proficiency with form.

    9.  The use of multiples/modules to create compositions that reflect psychological or narrative events.

    10.  A series of sculptures that explore the relationship between interior and exterior space.

As this is a college level course, late work will be accepted for grading and evaluation. If you do submit late,  5 points will be subtracted for each day late. If going on a retreat, turn in work before you leave.   Take slides and write an inventory when each work is completed so you get it out of the way as you go.  The AP and Studio Portfolios are the same.  You get the same grade for them in both courses.  Tape out junk backgrounds.

CLASS WORK DUE DATES:

Class work assignments are due on F DAY.

November 16

November 29

December 8

December 15

January 8

HOMEWORK DUE DATES:

Homework assignments are due on C DAY.

November 13 + CONCENTRATION PAPER

November 21

December 4

December 12

January 3

January 11